joss cut blocks

Map for Mountain Information Network report: joss cut blocks

Information

Avalanche date/time
Friday, February 12, 2021 at 15:00
Number of avalanches in this report
2 to 5
The size of avalanche
1
Slab thickness
40cm
Slab width
30m
Run length
20m
Avalanche Character
  • Persistent slab
  • Storm slab
Trigger type
Snowmobile
Trigger subtype
Accidental
Start zone aspect
  • N
  • NW
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline
Start zone elevation
1,500m
Start zone incline
30°
Runout zone elevation
1,480m
Weak layer crystal type
  • Storm snow
  • Surface hoar
  • Surface hoar and facets
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
No wind exposure
Vegetation cover
Open slope